AMMO by Mig Jimenez vs Citadel:Which is more popular?
In October 2026, Citadel had more branded searches than AMMO by Mig Jimenez among miniature paint brands worldwide. Citadel had about 12,100 branded searches, while AMMO by Mig Jimenez had 1,300. Citadel made up 8.3% of all miniature paint brand searches we track, and AMMO by Mig Jimenez accounted for 0.89%. When we asked ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews about miniature paint brands, Citadel appeared in three of the four answers and AMMO by Mig Jimenez in none.
Who do people search for more?
Citadel, about 9 searches for every 1 for AMMO by Mig Jimenez
Who does AI mention more?
Citadel, mentioned in 3 of 4 answers, AMMO by Mig Jimenez in 0
Who does AI recommend more?
Citadel, the only one of the two named
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Top miniature paint brands in ChatGPT and Google AI Overviews
In three ChatGPT questions and one Google AI Overview, Citadel was mentioned in three out of four: in all three ChatGPT answers, but not in the Google AI Overview. AMMO by Mig Jimenez did not appear in any of the four answers.
Most recommended by AI
Brands get a higher ranking if they are mentioned earlier in the answers.
Mentioned by AI
Each dot is one answer, filled in when that answer mentions the brand.
Vallejo4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
The Army Painter4 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Citadel3 of 4Named in 3 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Monument Hobbies2 of 4Named in 2 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AK Interactive1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Tamiya1 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 1 of 1 Google answers
Green Stuff World0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Scale750 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
AMMO by Mig Jimenez0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
Reaper Miniatures0 of 4Named in 0 of 3 ChatGPT answersNamed in 0 of 1 Google answers
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4 answers
Asked ChatGPT
“What's the best paint for miniatures?”
Asked ChatGPT
“Which miniature paint brand should a beginner buy?”
Asked ChatGPT
“What are the best paint sets for Warhammer miniatures?”
Searched Google, AI Overview
“miniature paint”
Google showed no AI Overview for this search.
Searched Google, AI Overview
“model paint”
Not named in any answer:
Brands are shown in the order each answer named them. The survey took place in the United States on October 27, 2026.
Is AMMO by Mig Jimenez or Citadel more popular in search?
This chart shows how often people search Google for AMMO by Mig Jimenez and Citadel by name. Each line represents a brand's share of searches for all ten miniature paint brands we track, month by month, from English-language searches worldwide.
Share of searches by month for Citadel, AMMO by Mig Jimenez. The figures are in the table below the chart.
View monthly share of searches table
| Month | Green Stuff World | AK Interactive | Vallejo | Monument Hobbies | Citadel | Tamiya | The Army Painter | Scale75 | AMMO by Mig Jimenez | Reaper Miniatures |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 2025 | 31.5% | 17.2% | 13.9% | 7.7% | 11.6% | 5.2% | 7.7% | 3.3% | 1.5% | 0.49% |
| Dec 2025 | 29.3% | 16% | 16.3% | 7.8% | 13.1% | 7.2% | 5.9% | 2.6% | 1.1% | 0.62% |
| Jan 2026 | 26.5% | 17.7% | 17.4% | 7.1% | 14.5% | 6.5% | 6.5% | 2.4% | 0.86% | 0.56% |
| Feb 2026 | 31.3% | 17.1% | 16.8% | 6.8% | 11.4% | 6.3% | 6.3% | 2.7% | 0.82% | 0.52% |
| Mar 2026 | 30.1% | 16.5% | 16.2% | 8% | 13.5% | 6% | 6% | 2.2% | 0.79% | 0.64% |
| Apr 2026 | 31.8% | 17.4% | 14.4% | 9.4% | 11.6% | 6.4% | 5.2% | 2.3% | 0.83% | 0.57% |
| May 2026 | 33.2% | 14.9% | 15.1% | 9.9% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 6.6% | 2.3% | 0.87% | 0.49% |
| Jun 2026 | 34.2% | 15.3% | 15.5% | 9.1% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.69% | 0.46% |
| Jul 2026 | 33.1% | 14.9% | 15.7% | 8.8% | 9.9% | 6.6% | 5.4% | 4.1% | 0.87% | 0.56% |
| Aug 2026 | 30.8% | 16.9% | 17.9% | 9.1% | 9.2% | 6.2% | 6.2% | 2.7% | 0.62% | 0.45% |
| Sep 2026 | 27.8% | 18.6% | 16.1% | 11.3% | 10.2% | 6.8% | 5.6% | 2.1% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
| Oct 2026 | 27.7% | 18.5% | 16.9% | 11.3% | 8.3% | 6.8% | 6.8% | 2.4% | 0.89% | 0.57% |
How has branded search for AMMO by Mig Jimenez and Citadel changed worldwide over the last 12 months?
3 findings
- Citadel was ahead of AMMO by Mig Jimenez in every measured month of the 12 months ending October 2026.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, AMMO by Mig Jimenez’s share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide moved from 1.5% to 0.89%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 2.9K to 1.3K.
- Across the 12 months ending October 2026, Citadel’s share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide moved from 11.6% to 8.3%, and its estimated monthly branded searches moved from 22.2K to 12.1K.
How did search popularity change for miniature paint brands worldwide in October 2026?
2 changes

In October 2026, Citadel lost share of searches among miniature paint brands worldwide, from 10.2% to 8.3%.

Estimated monthly branded searches for AMMO by Mig Jimenez worldwide fell 55.2% over 12 measured months, from 2.9K to 1.3K in October 2026.
How are AMMO by Mig Jimenez’s and Citadel’s branded searches counted?
2 search terms
Brandwave collects information about searches that people make online using AMMO by Mig Jimenez’s and Citadel’s names. When viewed over time, estimated search volumes for these branded terms can be used to understand whether interest in the brands is growing, holding steady, or fading.
AMMO by Mig Jimenez
1 branded search term
- ammo by mig
Citadel
1 branded search term
- citadel paint
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